Author Archives: Tamise

New identity for the Lady Jayne/Streatham portrait?

In 1996 when the ‘Master John’ portrait of Lady Jane was re-identified by Dr Susan James as Katherine Parr, Nigel Richards wrote in The Daily Telegraph, ‘The lady vanishes as portrait of Jane Grey is proved wrong.’ Is history repeating … Continue reading

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‘Tudor Executions’ Interview with Helene Harrison

‘Tudor Executions: From Nobility to the Block’ by Helene Harrison was published by Pen and Sword on 9th July. Helene is also the author of ‘Elizabethan Rebellions: Conspiracy, Intrigue and Treason’ and runs the Tudor Blogger website. Buy ‘Tudor Executions’: … Continue reading

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Books 2024 – on sale today – The Tragic Life of Lady Jane Grey by Beverley Adams

‘Lady Jane Grey, the nine-day queen is considered to be one of the most tragic characters in English history. In July 1553 when King Edward VI died at the age of just 15 years old, the Tudor dynasty fell into … Continue reading

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‘Young Elizabeth: Princess. Prisoner. Queen’ by Nicola Tallis added to the web site…

‘Young Elizabeth: Princess. Prisoner. Queen’ by Nicola Tallis added to the Other Biographies section of the bibliography. Entries added to the following: Primary Accounts – Captivity. Art – Paintings – Chawton and Jersey. Writings of Lady Jane Grey – Letters … Continue reading

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Books 2024 – on sale today – Tudor Executions: From Nobility To The Block by Helene Harrison

‘The Tudors as a dynasty executed many people, both high and low. But the nobility were the ones consistently involved in treason, either deliberately or unconsciously. Exploring the long sixteenth century under each of the Tudor monarchs gives a sense … Continue reading

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